From Ancient Rome to Contemporary Design: Why Lime-Based Finishes Are Making a Comeback
When you touch the wall of a modern hotel in Bath, you might feel something surprising. The surface is cool, smooth, and slightly shiny, similar to stone. This is lime plaster, a material the Romans used about 2,000 years ago for their bathhouses and homes. According to Historic England, there are 379,580 listed buildings in the UK. Long before cement …
- Lifestyle
- August 26, 2026
